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Cheapest Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Colleges in South Carolina

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Bob Jones University offers the state's lowest net cost for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at $17,529, while private colleges dominate this field with four of the five available programs. The $10,654 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options reflects varied institutional approaches to quantitative education. South Carolina's automotive sector, including BMW and Volvo operations, creates strong demand for graduates skilled in operations research and supply chain optimization that these programs provide.
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Programs
$17,529 – $28,183
Net Price Range
$62,848
Avg. Program Earnings
64.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $17,529 $23,400 69.6%
2 $21,232 $17,046 49.1% 78.0%
3 $23,650 $21,450 53.5% 98.1%
4 $24,532 $12,688 77.7% 64.1%
5 $28,183 $33,580 71.0% 45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large cost difference between Management Sciences programs in South Carolina?

Bob Jones University's net cost of $17,529 sits $10,654 below Anderson University's $28,183, reflecting different financial aid strategies and institutional missions. Private colleges make up 80% of these programs, with only USC-Columbia offering a public option at $24,532 net cost.

How do graduation rates compare across these Management Sciences programs?

USC-Columbia leads with a 77.7% graduation rate, followed closely by Anderson University at 71% and Bob Jones at 69.6%. Claflin University shows the lowest completion rate at 49.1%, despite offering the second-lowest net cost at $21,232.

Does the LIFE Scholarship affect costs for South Carolina residents?

The LIFE Scholarship provides up to $5,000 annually for qualifying in-state students, which significantly reduces the already low $12,688 in-state tuition at USC-Columbia. Private institutions like Bob Jones and Claflin maintain the same costs regardless of residency status.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.